Scientific prayer makes God a celestial lab rat, leading to bad science and worse religion. – Michael Shermer
We know evolution happened because innumerable bits of data from myriad fields of science conjoin to paint a rich portrait of lifes pilgrimage. – Michael Shermer
But there is only one surefire method of proper pattern recognition, and that is science. – Michael Shermer
Through no divine design or cosmic plan, we have inherited the mantle of lifes caretaker on the earth, the only home we have ever known. – Michael Shermer
In the early days I had a very black-and-white view of everything. I think thats kind of natural for anyone whos just embraced Islam – or any religion – as a convert. It was important for me to duck out of the fast and furious life Id been living as a pop star. I was in a different mood. – Cat Stevens